Oct 27, 2025

Ruth Gerdeman

KALIDA – Ruth Gerdeman, 85, of Kalida, passed away on at 9:16 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born December 14, 1939, in Lima to the late Carl and Florentine (Warnecke) Klausing.  On September 12, 1964, she married Charles Gerdeman, he preceded her in death on...

Oct 25, 2025

Brian K. Kosch

CONTINENTAL – Brian K. Kosch, 63, of Continental died 8:07 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Kindred Hospital, Lima.  He was born on September 18, 1962, in Lima to the late Walter J. and Luella (Carnahan) Kosch.  On February 23, 1985, he married Karen Grant, who survives in Continental.

Also surviving are...

Oct 23, 2025

Eugenia Weskiel

NEW CLEVELAND – With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Eugenia Weskiel, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who died peacefully at 1:40 p.m. on October 23, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Hospital, Lima, Ohio. Eugenia was 97 years old. She was born in a small country home outside of Przemysl, Poland on...

Oct 22, 2025

Kenneth E. "Ken" Kroeger

OTTOVILLE – Kenneth E. "Ken" Kroeger, 90, of Ottoville, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 6, 1935, in Lima to the late Gilbert and Frances (Martin) Kroeger. On November 22, 1962, he married Margery A. "Margie" Liston, who preceded...

Oct 22, 2025

Bradley W. Cherry

PANDORA – Bradley W. Cherry, 85, of Pandora, passed away at 2:29 a.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born February 25, 1940, in Ohio to the late Wayne and Betty (Roy) Cherry.  He was formerly married to Sandra Sommers.

He is survived by...

Oct 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Donald R. "Don" Hazelton

CONTINENTAL - Donald R. "Don" Hazelton, 71, of Continental, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born on February 22, 1954, in Defiance and was the first child of Lawrence Junior and Jenny Ann (Miller) Hazelton....

Oct 19, 2025

Frank R. Schroeder

KALIDA – Frank R. Schroeder, 75 of Kalida, died 1:48 a.m., Sunday, October 19, 2025 at his residence.  He was born January 5, 1950 at home in Kalida to the late Hugo and Magdalena (Buss) Schroeder.  On September 21, 1973, he married Dorothy J. Birkemeier and she survives in Kalida.

Other survivors...

Oct 17, 2025

Mark "Butch" Langhals

ALVA, FL – Mark "Butch" Langhals, 74, of Alva, FL and formerly of Kalida died Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Hope Hospice House, Lehigh Acres, FL.  He was born February 12, 1951, in Lima to the late John and Clara (Schroeder) Langhals.  On November 20, 1971, he married Phyllis Schnipke, who survives in...

Oct 17, 2025

Mary Louise Schroeder

LEIPSIC – Mary Louise Schroeder, 94, of Leipsic, passed away on her 74th wedding anniversary at 5:15 a.m., Friday, October 17, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born March 30, 1931, in Leipsic to the late Bernard C. and Lucy R. (Hoffman) Schroeder. On October 17, 1951, she married Walter J....

Oct 15, 2025

David A. "Banger" Kuhlman

OTTAWA – David A. "Banger" Kuhlman, 71, of Ottawa, passed away at 8:23 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Mercy Health Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Glandorf. He was born February 22, 1954, in Lima to the late Raymond and Catherine (Maidlow) Kuhlman. On November 7, 1983, he married Brenda Dickey, who survives...

Oct 15, 2025

Lucas Jay "Luke" Kaufman

KALIDA – Lucas Jay "Luke" Kaufman, 29, of Kalida, passed away at 4:41 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.  He was born February 27, 1996, in Lima to Darren and Kathy (Morman) Kaufman, they survive in Kalida.

Luke is also survived by a brother: Ben...

Oct 15, 2025

Glennis "Glenn" Bradley

CONTINENTAL – Glennis "Glenn" Bradley, 84, of Continental, passed away at 10:02 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at his daughter's residence. He was born October 10, 1941, in Flemingsburg, KY to the late Richmond and Flora (Wisman) Bradley. On June 12, 1965, he married Dorothy Watson, who preceded him in death on February 6,...

Oct 14, 2025

Steven R. Brinkman

DEFIANCE - Steven R. Brinkman, 69, of Defiance, died at 10:05 a.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born January 7, 1956, in Lima to the late Robert Bernard "Bob" and JoAnn Mildred "Jo" (Clark) Brinkman.

He is survived by four siblings: Sandy Buss of Kalida, Bob...

Oct 14, 2025

Eduardo DeLaRosa

LEIPSIC - Eduardo DeLaRosa, 84, of Leipsic, passed away at 9:52 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at The Meadows of Leipsic. He was born September 2, 1941, in Hidalgo, TX to the late Lucio and Zenobia (Mungia) DeLaRosa. On March 14, 1959, he married Delia Gallegos, who preceded him in death on March 21,...

Oct 8, 2025

Richard "Dick" Hiegel

LEIPSIC – Richard "Dick" Hiegel, 92, of Leipsic, passed away at 4:55 a.m., Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at The Meadows of Leipsic. He was born July 15, 1933, in Leipsic to the late Floyd and Martha (Stoup) Hiegel. On May 2, 1957, he married Sharon Buzard, who survives in Leipsic.

He is...

Oct 6, 2025

Bennett Brown

PERRYSBURG – Bennett Brown, late miscarriage, Monday, October 6, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. He is the beloved son of Kyle and Cassandra (Schulte) Brown, who survive in Perrysburg.

Bennett is also survived by his two sisters: Emersyn and Kennedy Brown at home; maternal grandparents: Carl and Nora Schulte...

Oct 6, 2025

Donald David Nordhaus

OTTAWA – Donald David Nordhaus, 85, of Ottawa, died at 6:51 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 30, 1940, in Ottawa to the late Arthur and Louise (Conn) Nordhaus. On February 21, 1962, he married Sandra Kerner, who survives in Ottawa.

Donald graduated in...

Oct 1, 2025

Thelma (Thacker) Fife

OAKWOOD – Thelma (Thacker) Fife went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 91 on October 1, 2025 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice. She was born August 15, 1934, in Red Creek, Kentucky to the late Jesse and Manie (Childress) Thacker.

Thelma graduated from Hellier High...

Sep 25, 2025

Bruce C. Meyers

LEIPSIC – Bruce C. Meyers, 74, of Leipsic, passed away at 7:52 a.m., Thursday, September 25, 2025, at his residence. He was born March 19, 1951, in Lima to the late Clarence and Juanita (Burkhart) Meyers. On December 1, 1973, he married Susan Altman, who survives in Leipsic.

He is also survived...

Sep 24, 2025

Mary Ann Hermiller

OTTAWA – Mary Ann Hermiller, 83, of Ottawa, passed away at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born October 28, 1941, in Helena, Ohio to the late William and Victoria (VanCompernolle) Bowser.  On September 17, 1966, she married John F. Hermiller, who survives in...